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Use of a Cyclometalated Iridium(III) Complex Containing a N∧C∧N-Coordinating Terdentate Ligand as a Catalyst for the α-Alkylation of Ketones and N-Alkylation of Amines with Alcohols

A cyclometalated iridium(III) complex containing a N∧C∧N-coordinating terdentate ligand [Ir(dpyx-N,C,N)Cl(μ-Cl)]2 was found to be a general and highly effective catalyst for the α-alkylation of ketones and N-alkylation of amines with alcohols. In the presence of catalyst (1 mol % Ir) and base (0.2-0.5 equiv), a variety of desirable products were obtained in good yields under an air atmosphere. Notably, this research exhibited the new potential of Ir(III) complexes bearing non-Cp? ligand and will facilitate the progress of the hydrogen autotransfer process.

Synthesis of α-Alkylated Ketones via Selective Epoxide Opening/Alkylation Reactions with Primary Alcohols

A new method for converting terminal epoxides and primary alcohols into α-alkylated ketones under borrowing hydrogen conditions is reported. The procedure involves a one-pot epoxide ring opening and alkylation via primary alcohols in the presence of an N-heterocyclic carbene iridium(I) catalyst, under aerobic conditions, with water as the side product.

Unveiling the catalytic nature of palladium-N-heterocyclic carbene catalysts in the α-alkylation of ketones with primary alcohols

We report herein the synthesis of four new Pd-PEPPSI complexes with backbone-modified N-heterocyclic carbene (NHC) ligands and their application as catalysts in the α-alkylation of ketones with primary alcohols using a borrowing hydrogen process and tandem Suzuki-Miyaura coupling/α-alkylation reactions. Among the synthesized Pd-PEPPSI complexes, complex2chaving 4-methoxyphenyl groups at the 4,5-positions and 4-methoxybenzyl substituents on the N-atoms of imidazole exhibited the highest catalytic activity in the α-alkylation of ketones with primary alcohols (18 examples) with yields reaching up to 95%. Additionally, complex2cwas demonstrated to be an effective catalyst for the tandem Suzuki-Miyaura-coupling/α-alkylation of ketones to give biaryl ketones with high yields. The heterogeneous nature of the present catalytic system was verified by mercury poisoning and hot filtration experiments. Moreover, the formation of NHC-stabilized Pd(0) nanoparticles during the α-alkylation reactions was identified by advanced analytical techniques.

Nickel-Catalyzed Alkylation of Ketone Enolates: Synthesis of Monoselective Linear Ketones

Herein we have developed a Ni-catalyzed protocol for the synthesis of linear ketones. Aryl, alkyl, and heteroaryl ketones as well as alcohols yielded the monoselective ketones in up to 90% yield. The catalytic protocol was successfully applied in to a gram-scale synthesis. For a practical utility, applications of a steroid derivative, oleyl alcohol, and naproxen alcohol were employed. Preliminary catalytic investigations involving the isolation of a Ni intermediate and defined Ni-H species as well as a series of deuterium-labeling experiments were performed.

Selective Ketone Formations via Cobalt-Catalyzed β-Alkylation of Secondary Alcohols with Primary Alcohols

A homogeneous cobalt-catalyzed β-alkylation of secondary alcohols with primary alcohols to selectively synthesize ketones via acceptorless dehydrogenative coupling is reported for the first time. Notably, this transformation is environmentally benign and atom economical with water and hydrogen gas as the only byproducts.

Iridium(I)-Catalyzed Alkylation Reactions to Form α-Alkylated Ketones

A highly effective and green procedure for the formation of α-alkylated ketones has been disclosed via the reaction of primary alcohols with secondary alcohols and ketones by using [IrCl(COD)(NHC)] complexes as a catalyst. Various α-alkylated ketones were obtained in high yields from the alkylation of alcohol with alcohol and ketone with alcohol through a borrowing hydrogen reaction by using 0.05-0.5 mol % iridium(I) and a catalytic amount of KOH (5-10 mol %) as the base under air atmosphere and within very short reaction times.

Method for synthesizing alpha-alkyl ketone under catalysis of iridium

The invention discloses a method for synthesizing alpha-alkyl ketone under catalysis of iridium. The method comprises steps as follows: ketone, an alcohol compound, a iridium complex catalyst, alkali and a solvent, namely, tert-amyl alcohol are added to a reaction container, the reaction mixture is subjected to a reflux reaction in the air and cooled to the room temperature after the reaction ends, a solvent is removed through rotary evaporation, and a target compound is obtained through column separation. A tridentate iridium complex with an N^C^N ligand is used, all that is required is to add 0.2 equivalents of carbonate during the reaction in the air, the reaction takes only 10-12 h, and remarkable advantages are shown. Therefore, the reaction meets the green chemistry requirement, and broad development prospect is realized.

Method for synthesizing alpha-alkyl ketone

The invention discloses a method for synthesizing alpha-alkyl ketone, and especially includes the following steps of: in a reaction vessel, adding secondary alcohol, a transition metal catalyst, and a solvent tertiary amyl alcohol; and heating and refluxing a reaction mixture in an oil bath for several hours, cooling the mixture to a room temperature; then adding primary alcohol and alkali, heating and refluxing the reaction mixture for several hours, and then obtaining a target compound through column separation. The method for synthesizing the alpha-alkyl ketone starts from the primary alcohol and the secondary alcohol. With the participation of the transition metal catalyst, the alpha-alkyl ketone is generated through a serial secondary alcohol non-acceptor dehydrogenation oxidation reaction/alpha-alkylation reaction of ketone. The reaction shows three obvious advantages that 1) non-toxic alcohols are used as the starting materials; 2) only hydrogen and water are generated in the reaction without environmental hazards; 3) atomic economy is high in the reaction; and 4) only 0.1 equivalents of carbonate is needed for the reaction, and the reaction only takes 3-6 hours. Therefore, the reaction meets the requirements of green chemistry and has broad development prospects.

Synthesis of a-Alkylated Ketones via Tandem Acceptorless Dehydrogenation/a-Alkylation from Secondary and Primary Alcohols Catalyzed by Metal-Ligand Bifunctional Iridium Complex [CpIr(2,2′-bpyO)(H2O)]

A new strategy for the synthesis of α-alkylated ketones via tandem acceptorless dehydrogenation/α-alkylation from secondary and primary alcohols was proposed and accomplished. In the presence of metal-ligand bifunctional iridium complex [CpIr(2,2′-bpyO)(H2O)], various desirable products were obtained in high yields. Compared with previous methods for the direct dehydrogenative coupling of secondary alcohols with primary alcohols to α-alkylated ketones, this protocol has obvious advantages including complete selectivity for α-alkylated ketones and more environmentally benign conditions. Notably, the study also exhibited the potential to develop tandem reactions catalyzed using a metal-ligand bifunctional iridium complex.

C-C cross-coupling of primary and secondary benzylic alcohols using supported gold-based bimetallic catalysts

Clean alcohol-alcohol cross-coupling: A clean and efficient one-pot direct C-C cross-coupling of equimolar amounts of primary and secondary alcohols by a facile hydrogen autotransfer pathway is achieved over a robust and easily recovered hydrotalcite-supported Au-Pd bimetallic catalyst system. A variety of primary and secondary alcohols have been selectively converted into the corresponding b-alkylated ketones in good yields.